Mary E Duggan

310 Tappan St., Apt 3

Brookline, MA 02445
617-777-0606
maryeduggan@gmail.com
maryeduggan.com

Executive Summary
Budding professional who recently graduated with honors and seeks marketing position where my creativity,
attention to detail, and communication skills will contribute to the organization’s success.

Key Qualifications

 Strong team player who takes direction well, and learns quickly.
 Impeccable writing abilities for technical and creative projects.
 Fluent in many Web 2.0 applications and strategies.
 Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Content
Management Systems (CMS), HTML, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office Suite, various email marketing
servers, and social media outlets
 Working relationships with professionals in many private sector industries as well as the public sector

Professional Experience

Economic Development Associate, MassEcon, Wellesley, MA Fall 2009-

 Drafted, designed, and executed all communication campaigns including social media outlets, web-based
newsletters, and outreach to corporate members
 Organized over 20 annual educational, fundraiser, and networking events for cross industry professionals
 Directly assisted Executive Director with administrative, communication, and financial management
 Served as the primary point of contact for office inquiries, event registration, sponsorships, and member
services
 Worked closely with a PR firm to build media presence and momentum for various events including an
economic impact awards program and state marketing initiative

Public Relations Intern, Spelling Communications, Los Angeles, CA Summer 2008

 Supported the account executive team by writing press releases and assembling media
results for various clients.
 Constructed editorial calendars for clients based on market research of media opportunities.
 Served as first point-of-contact with clients by coordinating meetings, managing the front desk,
and fulfilling e-mail inquiries.

Recreation Intern, Morale Welfare Recreation, U.S. Navy, Pensacola Fl Summer 2007
 Generated media coverage for the grand opening of athletic center by developing
marketing brochure, and working closely with press contacts and the Fitness Director.
 Contributed to the promotion of customized fitness programs based on various customer demographics.

Customer Service Representative, Sudbury Farms Grocery, Sudbury, MA 2004–2008

 Improved customer satisfaction as measured by “mystery shopper” surveys by
standardizing training of the service desk staff.
 Created product displays throughout the store that lead to increased foot traffic and sales of seasonal
grocery items.

Education

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA; BA: Communications and Human Development May
2009
 GPA 3.81, Communications Honors
 Related Coursework: Advertising, Art and Digital Technology, Communication Research Methods,
Digital Media, Mass Communications, Public Relations, Visual Communications Theory

University of Parma, Parma Italy 2007

 Boston College Study-Abroad Program